The Executive Forum
Presented by Truist
The Executive Forum of Mercer University, presented by Truist, is a corporate and community outreach program of the School of Business and the Office of University Advancement.
A resource for working professionals in Macon and Atlanta, the Forum provides an opportunity for business and organization leaders to hear from some of the country’s most sought-after speakers, while interacting with other business leaders.
The Executive Forum’s mission is to:
- Present an annual series of high-quality management, leadership and current event seminars targeted to the needs of the Forum membership.
- Promote the University within the Forum membership and to the business community.
- Provide members with business networking opportunities, analysis on national/international events, new business trends and other critical business topics (economics, healthcare, services, government, industry).

Benefits of Membership
2021-22 Executive Forum Lineup
September 7, 2021
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – Macon Dinner Presentation
Ernie Johnson, Jr.
Host of “Inside the NBA” on TNT
November 2-3, 2021
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – Macon Dinner Presentation
Wednesday, 12 p.m. – Atlanta Lunch Presentation
Brent Ragsdale, BUS ’96
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Mark Moraitakis, BUS ’97
Executive Director, Team Member Experience
Chick-fil-A, Inc.
March 16, 2022
Wednesday, 12 p.m. – Macon Lunch Presentation
Pat Wilson
Commissioner
Georgia Department of Economic Development
May 3 & 5, 2022
Tuesday, 12 p.m. – Atlanta Lunch Presentation
Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – Macon Dinner Presentation
Lisa Chang, BUS ’98
Chief People Officer
The Coca-Cola Company
Co-sponsors for this year's Executive Forum series






Previous speakers of the Executive Forum include: